To Hide Protected Operating System Files

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Go to the "View" tab of File Explorer Options.

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Check "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)."

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The above step hides protected operating system files alone. However, the normal hidden items continue to be shown. If you want to hide those hidden items, select "Don't show hidden files, folders and drives."

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Click "OK" button.

Final Thoughts

I suggest you to hide the normal hidden items and protected operating system files after you have completed your work with it.

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